PRISCILLA NIP/TUCK RISKS KISS OF DEATH

EXPERTS say one of the major reasons to study history is to learn from past mistakes.

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Unfortunately, that seems lost on A-list beauties, who desperately try to preserve their youthful looks with nip/tucks — often leading to tragic results.

Over the years, GLOBE has reported on the plastic surgery disasters suffered by once flawlessly gorgeous stars like Meg Ryan, Tori Spelling and wealthy socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, who earned the unfortunate nickname “Catwoman” from her constant facial fixes.